The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police, led by Superintendent Mohamed S.Y. Mansaray, convened a strategic engagement with 35 Junior Police Officers (JPOs) and Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Crime Officers from the Freetown East Region.

The meeting aimed to enhance professionalism, discipline, accountability, and the effective management of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases.

Furthermore, the session, chaired by the Freetown East Regional Coordinator, Deputy Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Josephine Y. Khani, brought together members of the FSU Directorate and regional personnel to discuss institutional reforms, ethical policing, adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and service delivery improvements.

In his address, the Regional Police Commander for Freetown East, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Brima Kanneh, commended the FSU leadership for initiating the engagement, describing it as both timely and essential. He emphasised the importance of upholding professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, adding that accountability and quality service are vital to bolstering public confidence in the Sierra Leone Police.

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Superintendent Mansaray delivered the keynote speech, urging officers to remain committed, disciplined, and professional. He made it clear that corruption, particularly the solicitation or acceptance of money from victims and vulnerable persons, would not be tolerated under his leadership.

The Head of FSU reaffirmed his dedication to restoring and maintaining the unit’s positive image. He disclosed ongoing collaborations with development partners, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to strengthen FSU SOPs and improve investigative standards.

Additionally, he announced the forthcoming internal staff rotation exercise, intended to promote fairness and offer career development opportunities for personnel who have served extended periods at the same duty stations. Officers were also reminded to handle complaints impartially, regardless of the sex or age of the complainant.

Addressing the gathering, D/ASP Abu Bakarr Kanu, FSU Operations Officer, described the engagement as a significant milestone in the unit’s ongoing transformation. He stressed the importance of strict compliance with FSU SOPs and the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act during investigations.

The meeting concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which officers reaffirmed their commitment to professionalism, discipline, and ethical policing. The session was marked by group photographs to commemorate the successful engagement.